Retired DL Aaron Schobel worked out for the Houston Texans Tuesday, Sept. 28, but decided to remain retired, according to NFL.com. "Part of me wanted to do it," Schobel said. "It wasn't meant to be. We couldn't agree on terms. They saw me for what I am today and not for what I can be. It's over."

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he has talked with unrestricted free-agent DE Aaron Schobel (Bills) recently but is not sure what Schobel will decide to do, reports HoustonTexans.com's Nick Scurfield.

Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he is happy with the team's decision that they will be moving on from him because he believed he was becoming a distraction for the team, reports Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com. "I'm relieved. I'm happy," Schobel said. "With this happening it feels like they're ready for me to go on. I think I was more of a headache than a benefit so it's time. I don't have any regrets looking back. I really don't. I enjoyed the fans for the most part and my time in Buffalo." Schobel said he will take a few weeks to decide whether he will play in the NFL this season.

The Buffalo Bills are moving on without DL Aaron Schobel, who is undecided if he wants to return for the 2010 season, according to ESPN.com. "Aaron has been contemplating retirement for the past seven months, but we are at the point where we are moving forward and have informed his agent of our plans," general manager Buddy Nix said in a statement.

Buffalo Bills DL Aaron Schobel is giving strong indications that he has changed his mind and will play this season, according to Mark Gaughan, of The Buffalo News. "I'm leaning more toward playing than I was a month ago," Schobel said. "I don't know what the Bills would do or how much time they would give me (to make a decision), but I'm thinking about it." Schobel added he is expected to make a decision soon. "I'm going to try to make a decision within the next 10 days," Schobel said. "But that does not mean I'm going to report in 10 days."

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said the team does not have a timetable for when DE Aaron Schobel needs to let them know if he will be play this season, reports Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com. "We don't impose one, there's a natural one," Gailey said. "Training camp gets here and you go from there. We're going to coach the dog out of those that are here and those that aren't here, we're not going to worry about it."

Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he is currently leaning toward not playing this season but has not announced his retirement in case he has a change of heart, according to The Associated Press. Schobel said he will not be attending the team's upcoming minicamp.

Mark Gaughan, of The Buffalo News, reports the Buffalo Bills are scheduled to pay DE Aaron Schobel a $2 million roster bonus at some point this week. Schobel's bonus is guaranteed but the team could look to delay it in case Schobel decides to retire.

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he likes the idea of the team moving to a 3-4 defensive alignment but is still not sure if he will return next season. Schobel said he believes he would have been a more productive in a 3-4 defense earlier in his career.

Charean Williams, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said the Bills' hiring of head coach Chan Gailey will not affect his decision on whether to retire this offseason or return for next season.

Charean Williams, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he believes a 3-4 defensive alignment would suit him better but is not sure if it will affect his decision about retirement.

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he plans to meet with owner Ralph Wilson and chief executive officer Russ Brandon at some point during the offseason to discuss his playing future.

The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Schobel said he may consider retirement after the season because he is tired of continuously missing the playoffs and is worried he may have lost a step. "I don't know my future really, what I'm going to do. I'm going to go home and I'm going to think about it, see if this is what I want to do," Schobel said.